Vulnerability Description
Unnecessary fields in the OpenTrace/BlueTrace protocol in COVIDSafe through v1.0.17 allow a remote attacker to identify a device model by observing cleartext payload data. This allows re-identification of devices, especially less common phone models or those in low-density situations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Health | Covidsafe | <= 1.0.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5a5ersKBH6eG362atALrzuXo3zuZ70qrGomWVEC27U/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-appProductVendor Advisory
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5a5ersKBH6eG362atALrzuXo3zuZ70qrGomWVEC27U/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-appProductVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12859?
CVE-2020-12859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Unnecessary fields in the OpenTrace/BlueTrace protocol in COVIDSafe through v1.0.17 allow a remote attacker to identify a device model by observing cleartext payload data. This allows re-identificatio...
How severe is CVE-2020-12859?
CVE-2020-12859 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Health Covidsafe.